June 28, 2024

Lou Vecchio: On Tour w/ Alexandra Kay | How to Nail the Audition, NY Pop-Rock Roots, Social Media for the Modern Musician, Recording as a Live Band

1 hour 46 minutes

Welcome Long Island, NY native Lou Vecchio to the podcast! Lou is currently the drummer for country artist Alexandra Kay and Danish-American rock band New Politics. In this episode, we learn of Lou's transition from New York's vibrant rock scene to Nashville's country music arena. Lou discusses his mindset during auditions that helped him land the gig with Alexandra, the impact of COVID on his career, and his lifelong passion for drumming inspired by his father. Lou also sheds light on his admiration for performance-driven drummers like Tommy Lee, his versatile approach to music and genres, and the evolving importance of social media for modern musicians. We dive into his touring experience, what it's like recording and touring with the same band, drum gear and endorsements, and his love for tattoos and horror movies. We hope you enjoy!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
1:51 Welcome, Lou!
6:10 The Audition Process
7:56 Brooklyn to Nashville
11:35 Adapting to Country Music
19:39 Recording & Live Performance
21:00 The Importance of Versatility
22:54 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor)
36:36 Drum Supply (Sponsor)
37:40 Early Musical Influences
39:48 Lou's Natural Talent
41:47 Navigating High School and Musical Identity
45:09 Hip Hop and Breakdancing
47:05 Discipline and Entertaining
51:54 Drum Box (Sponsor)
1:01:48 Sonique Drums (Sponsor)
1:02:45 Social Media for the Modern Musician
1:15:13 Music City Audiology (Sponsor)
1:17:57 First Arena Show at MSG
1:23:22 Drum Gear and Endorsements
1:32:10 Tattoos, Noodles, and Moment of Zen
1:44:15 Outro

Thank you to our Episode Sponsors:

Low Boy Beaters
https://lowboybeaters.com

Drum Supply
https://www.drumsupply.com

Drum Box
https://drumbox.space

Sonique Drums
https://soniquedrums.com

Music City Audiology
https://www.musiccityaudiology.com

Connect with Lou:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lou_vecchio
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lou_vecchio
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/illrock24

Music Featured in this Episode:
"Harlem" - New Politics
"Just Like Me" - New Politics
"More Than You" - Alexandra Kay

Intro Drum Groove
Recorded by Taylor Friesth at Garden Groove Studios in Nashville, TN
http://www.garden-groove.com
Mixed by Jackson Maddox

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Interview by: Dan Ainspan, Nathan Sletner
Recorded May 2024 in Nashville, TN

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